Bethany College - Bethanian Yearbook (Bethany, WV)

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Warner G. Peterson Vice President and Treasurer The major factors which have produced the compre- lensive development of Bethany College during the ast ten years have been decisive and imaginative ad- ninistrative action and effective financial management. Vlr. Warner G. Peterson, as Vice President and Treas- lrer of the Board of Trustees, works directly with the -•resident on planning and operations. His extensive experiences in international affairs and corporate and inancial administration have been particularly adapt- ible and significant. In addition. Mr. Peterson main- ains regular contact with student activities, and oaches the tennis team which has won the West Virginia State championship five times in the past ;even vears. David F. Ross Dean of the Faculty The Dean of the Faculty is a brilliant scholar, author and authority on international economics. Dr. David F. Ross formerly was assistant director of eco- nomic research in Puerto Rico, and has collaborated on a special document to help the economic growth in Ghana. West Africa. During the year, he was named to the Governors Council of Economic Advisors for West Virginia — the only member of the council who is not teaching in a state university. His other com- munity activities include serving as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Tri-State area chap- ter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. 13

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Dr. Perry Epler Gresham, President Dr. Perry Epler Gresham is completing his tenth year at Bethany amid the college ' s greatest period of physical growth and achievement of academic excel- lence. His national leadership was recognized this year in three honors. He was re-elected vice chairman of the Commission on Colleges and Universities of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. He was named President of the Year by the Curbstone Coaches Association of the Football Hall of Fame in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania. For his work in advancing the cause of Liberty and Freedom in Education, he was one of five persons selected to receive National Leadership Plaques from the Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. He delivered many important addresses, such as the opening convocation for the American Community in attendance at Mexico City College, and both the West Virginia and Pennsylvania Education Associations. He is a popular speaker at home on Bethany ' s campus or in the far reaches of the nation. 12

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Robert A. Sandercox Director of Admission and Alumni Relations Mr. Robert A. Sandercox. in his sixth year at Bethany, has been appointed to the position of Dean of Students, effective in the fall term of 1963-64. Presently, as Director of Admission and Alumni Re- lations and Public Affairs, he coordinates special pro- grams for visiting speakers. In addition, he supervises alumni activities and interpretation among the approxi- mated 7.000 Bethanv alumni around the world, and interviews over 900 prospective applicants annually. R. Monroe Sellers Dean of Students Mr. R. Monroe Sellers, the youngest man in America to attain the title of Dean of Students, has completed his second and concluding year at Bethany. His un- derstanding and patience has brought about a closer relationship between the school and the student. Mr. Sellers was instrumental in reactivating the Moo Moo Moos. Bethany ' s student pep organization. His interest in the College is displayed by his participation in such committees as: Cultural Activities. Honors. Religious Life. Scholarships and Financial Aids. Teacher Educa- tion Screening, and Testing. Mr. Sellers will be missed next year when he returns to the University of Ken- tucky to complete requirements for his Ph.D. in history. 14